The Washington Commanders decided to make massive changes this offseason. Ron Rivera was the head coach for Washington over the past four years from 2020-2023. They won one NFC East title in that span. The Commanders did not do much other than that.
It felt like it was time for them to start over. They finished with a 4-13 record a season ago and new ownership understands that this will not be acceptable moving forward.
Because of finishing with a 4-13 record last season, the Washington Commanders landed the second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Quarterback Jayden Daniels from LSU was the pick for Washington. Daniels hopes to become the leader and the player this franchise will want to get behind for the next decade.
Bleacher Report Ryan Fowler Questions the New Leadership In Charge In Year 1 For the Washington Commanders
Ryan Fowler of Bleacher Report has one question for each NFL team after OTAs and mandatory minicamps. Fowler questions the new look under head coach Dan Quinn. For the last few seasons, Quinn was the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys.
In the past, he was also a defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks and also a head coach for the Atlanta Falcons. It will be interesting to see how Quinn’s second go-around as head coach of the Washington Commanders will go.
Fowler said about the Washington Commanders:
“It’s an exciting time for Washington Commanders fans. They have a new ownership group led by Josh Harris, a new general manager (Adam Peters), a new head coach (Dan Quinn) and a new potential franchise quarterback (Jayden Daniels).
Washington spent the No. 2 overall pick on the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, who should be their most talented signal-caller in more than a decade. The Commanders also added potential high-impact rookies in corner Mike Sainristil, tight end Ben Sinnott, tackle/guard Brandon Coleman and wideout Luke McCaffrey.
Peters also added impact veterans in free agency, including linebacker Bobby Wagner, offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz and running back Austin Ekeler. The longtime Los Angeles Chargers tailback should complement Brian Robinson Jr. well.
The Commanders’ ceiling (and floor) this fall will rely on Daniels’ development under center. They’ll enter the season as an unknown with so many new pieces, but the future looks bright for an organization with only five winning seasons since 2000.”
It may not work right away, but they need to see serious progress by the end of the 2024 season. The Washington Commanders are also trying to fix its roster and they have had flaws on it.
Dan Quinn needs to change the culture in the first year. If they make the playoffs in his first season, that would be a bonus for them. The Washington Commanders fanbase needs signs of hope moving forward and excitement. It will also depend on how quarterback Jayden Daniels develops in his first NFL season.